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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Rohit Jain on Friday urged bank CEOs to step up efforts to mobilise overseas funds through FCNR(B) deposits.

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Rohit Jain on Friday urged bank CEOs to step up efforts to mobilise overseas funds through FCNR(B) deposits.
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Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:49:00 GMT · 3h 23m ago
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The push comes amid RBI measures to incentivise foreign currency inflows, including swap facilities and hedging cost support for FCNR(B) deposits, aimed at strengthening forex reserves and easing pressures on the rupee.
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The central bank's actions are designed to enhance India's foreign currency reserves and strengthen the Indian rupee, which had depreciated significantly, potentially attracting $30-70 billion in inflows and lifting the rupee to 92-93 levels.

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    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Rohit Jain on Friday urged bank CEOs to step up efforts to mobilise overseas funds through FCNR(B) deposits, highlighting the central bank's focus on boosting dollar inflows.
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    Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor Rohit Jain on Friday urged bank CEOs to step up efforts to mobilise overseas funds through FCNR(B) deposits.

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